“Design Burlington” is a project to re-write the city’s zoning and subdivision regulations into a new unified development ordinance or “UDO”. Burlington’s new UDO will help Burlington design itself as a 21st Century city that attracts investment, people, and creates a higher quality of life for everyone.

Welcome!

This web site is your source for information and announcements about the Design Burlington project. The primary purpose of the project is to re-write the city’s zoning and subdivision regulations to create a more sustainable Burlington that is an easy place to do business and a desirable place to make a life. The city’s zoning and subdivision regulations control how land can be used and how well development in the city functions:

What is the Process?

The Design Burlington project will draft an ordinance that supports those goals. In the spring of 2014, the City Council directed city staff to proceed with selecting a code writing consultant to assist the City with preparing a new UDO. The city has contracted with RATIO and CodeWright Planners to assist City staff with the project.

The Design Burlington project will take approximately 20 months to complete, and will be carried out in the following six steps:

How can you Get Involved?

Design Burlington is a public process. The City Council, Advisory Committee, and Planning and Community Development Department staff encourage as much public input and interaction as possible, and invite you to provide feedback throughout the process. Learn how you can help: